The extreme market volatility witnessed
over the last few weeks may not be over yet, with some commentators expecting
more chaotic selling in the weeks and months ahead. While talk of the next
financial crisis is a big stretch, rising inflation in the US could lead to
renewed fears and ongoing unpredictability if interest rates increase at a
faster rate than expected. Despite current calm conditions following the
meltdown, make no mistake, market volatility could return at any moment.

Not all locations are created equal when it
comes to rental demand, with some Australian suburbs much more popular than
others. Proximity to universities, entertainment venues and other amenities
play a huge role when people decide where to live, as do affordability
considerations and current supply levels. Let's take a look at the most popular
places to rent in Australia within a 20km radius of a major CBD using data
provided by realestate.com.au (REA).

The ketogenic diet has become extremely
popular over the last few years, with this low-carb diet also known as the keto
diet, low carb diet, and low carb high fat (LCHF) diet among other names. While
this diet is used in medicine primarily for the treatment of difficult-to-treat
epilepsy in children, it has also become widely associated with weight loss and
disease prevention. According to a new study published in the journal Science,
the ketogenic diet could even be used to slow down the ageing process.

The days of minimalism in interior design
may finally be coming to an end, with home-owners demanding more colour, extra
vibrancy, and a greater degree of individuality in their living spaces.
Maximalism can be defined as decorating with lots of stuff, with designers in
2018 getting excited again about things like colour combinations, mismatching
styles, and good old-fashioned personality. Let's take a look at the state of
maximalism in the modern home and see how you can spice up your interiors in
2018.

The aviation industry is expanding around
the world, as advancements in technology continue to push air travel into
exciting new directions. Because new planes are expensive to build and designed
to stand the tests of time, the pace of innovation we are witnessing today is
only seen once every couple of decades. From electric propulsion and satellite
navigation through to long-haul services and supersonic aircraft, let's take a
look at some of the trends likely to dominate the aviation industry over the next
few years.